NFPA 99 MEDGAS FOR 6010
INSTALLER EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
,25 ppm - ANSWERSThe ppm gaseous hydrocarbons in the medical air system shall be
less than?
32 degrees F - ANSWERSAt any level of demand, the medical air dryers shall provide
air with a dew point below this temperature?
medical air compressors - ANSWERSWhich of the following is NOT permitted to have
the system supply source located outside?
A. vacuum pumps
B. manifolds for gas cylinders
C. instrument air compressors
D. medical air compressors
duplexed - ANSWERSRegulators, filters, and dryers shall be sized to meet the peak
calculated demand. The piping format for these items shall be at a minimum?
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) - ANSWERSThey can allow an existing system,
which is not in compliance with the NFPA 99 Code to remain in service.
pressure regulator - ANSWERSMedical air supply systems operating at different
pressures shall be provided with?
unusable - ANSWERSThe removal of the outlet connection on a cryogenic liquid
container will cause the container to become?
laboratory - ANSWERSA building, space, room, or group of rooms intended to serve
activities involving procedures for investigation, diagnosis, or treatment in which
flammable, combustible, or oxidizing materials are to be used.
20 degrees F - ANSWERSCarbon dioxide and nitrous oxide cylinders shall be kept from
reaching temperatures below _____.
-22 degrees F - ANSWERSThe master alarm shall activate when the instrument air
compressor dew point temperature exceeds _____.
Category 1 - ANSWERSIn this space, alarm sensors shall be installed on the patient's
side of each individual zone valve box.
patient care vicinity - ANSWERSThe locations within 6' of the patient's bed and 7'-6"
from the ceiling, where examinations take place?
, high water level - ANSWERSWhere liquid ring compressors for medical air are used,
the air receiver shall have a local alarm which will shut down the system due to?
Category 4 Space - ANSWERSAn area where failure of a system is not likely to cause
any physical impact on a patient.
hyperbaric facility - ANSWERSBuilding or structure, used to house hyperbaric
chambers for medical applications and procedures at pressures above normal
atmospheric pressure.
area alarm - ANSWERSThe warning system that provides a continuous visible and
audible vigilant watch on Category 1 & Category 2 piping systems.
500 - ANSWERSMoisture concentration of the outlet testing during the verifier purity
test shall not exceed how many ppm?
local alarm - ANSWERSThis alarm shall be triggered once the backup instrument air
compressor is energized.
1000 degrees F - ANSWERSThe components which make up surface mounted medical
gas rails shall have a melting point of no less than _____.
10 - ANSWERSWhen the carbon monoxide level in a medical air system exceeds this
ppm level, the local alarm is triggered.
5 ppm - ANSWERSThe most remote outlet & the source gas undergo the verifiers
piping purity test. The ppm non-methane variation between the two shall not exceed?
hospital - ANSWERSBuilding used on a 24-hour basis for medical, psychiatric, or
surgical care of 4 or more patients.
35 degrees F - ANSWERSThe master alarm shall activate when the medical air dew
point goes above this temperature.
patient care space - ANSWERSThe location where a person would undergo medical
care or treatment in a health care facility.
hypobaric facility - ANSWERSBuilding or structure used to house hypobaric chambers
for medical applications and procedures at pressures below atmospheric pressure.
8 hours - ANSWERSCopper joints that have been cleaned for brazing shall be used
within this time frame?
Category 3 - ANSWERSThe activities, systems, or equipment whose failure is not likely
to cause injury to patients, staff, or visitors, but can cause discomfort is _____.
INSTALLER EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
,25 ppm - ANSWERSThe ppm gaseous hydrocarbons in the medical air system shall be
less than?
32 degrees F - ANSWERSAt any level of demand, the medical air dryers shall provide
air with a dew point below this temperature?
medical air compressors - ANSWERSWhich of the following is NOT permitted to have
the system supply source located outside?
A. vacuum pumps
B. manifolds for gas cylinders
C. instrument air compressors
D. medical air compressors
duplexed - ANSWERSRegulators, filters, and dryers shall be sized to meet the peak
calculated demand. The piping format for these items shall be at a minimum?
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) - ANSWERSThey can allow an existing system,
which is not in compliance with the NFPA 99 Code to remain in service.
pressure regulator - ANSWERSMedical air supply systems operating at different
pressures shall be provided with?
unusable - ANSWERSThe removal of the outlet connection on a cryogenic liquid
container will cause the container to become?
laboratory - ANSWERSA building, space, room, or group of rooms intended to serve
activities involving procedures for investigation, diagnosis, or treatment in which
flammable, combustible, or oxidizing materials are to be used.
20 degrees F - ANSWERSCarbon dioxide and nitrous oxide cylinders shall be kept from
reaching temperatures below _____.
-22 degrees F - ANSWERSThe master alarm shall activate when the instrument air
compressor dew point temperature exceeds _____.
Category 1 - ANSWERSIn this space, alarm sensors shall be installed on the patient's
side of each individual zone valve box.
patient care vicinity - ANSWERSThe locations within 6' of the patient's bed and 7'-6"
from the ceiling, where examinations take place?
, high water level - ANSWERSWhere liquid ring compressors for medical air are used,
the air receiver shall have a local alarm which will shut down the system due to?
Category 4 Space - ANSWERSAn area where failure of a system is not likely to cause
any physical impact on a patient.
hyperbaric facility - ANSWERSBuilding or structure, used to house hyperbaric
chambers for medical applications and procedures at pressures above normal
atmospheric pressure.
area alarm - ANSWERSThe warning system that provides a continuous visible and
audible vigilant watch on Category 1 & Category 2 piping systems.
500 - ANSWERSMoisture concentration of the outlet testing during the verifier purity
test shall not exceed how many ppm?
local alarm - ANSWERSThis alarm shall be triggered once the backup instrument air
compressor is energized.
1000 degrees F - ANSWERSThe components which make up surface mounted medical
gas rails shall have a melting point of no less than _____.
10 - ANSWERSWhen the carbon monoxide level in a medical air system exceeds this
ppm level, the local alarm is triggered.
5 ppm - ANSWERSThe most remote outlet & the source gas undergo the verifiers
piping purity test. The ppm non-methane variation between the two shall not exceed?
hospital - ANSWERSBuilding used on a 24-hour basis for medical, psychiatric, or
surgical care of 4 or more patients.
35 degrees F - ANSWERSThe master alarm shall activate when the medical air dew
point goes above this temperature.
patient care space - ANSWERSThe location where a person would undergo medical
care or treatment in a health care facility.
hypobaric facility - ANSWERSBuilding or structure used to house hypobaric chambers
for medical applications and procedures at pressures below atmospheric pressure.
8 hours - ANSWERSCopper joints that have been cleaned for brazing shall be used
within this time frame?
Category 3 - ANSWERSThe activities, systems, or equipment whose failure is not likely
to cause injury to patients, staff, or visitors, but can cause discomfort is _____.
